Scotland's First Minister has said he remains "hopeful" of an SNP win in a key by-election next week.Humza Yousaf said voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West face a "stark choice" between Sir Keir Starmer's "man in Scotland" or the SNP candidate, who he said would only take her orders from her constituents.The by-election will take place on Thursday October 5 after the seat was vacated by former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier following a successful recall petition after her conviction for breaching Cov

Scotland's First Minister has said he remains "hopeful" of an SNP win in a key by-election next week.Humza Yousaf said voters in Rutherglen and Hamilton West face a "stark choice" between Sir Keir Starmer's "man in Scotland" or the SNP candidate, who he said would only take her orders from her constituents.The by-election will take place on Thursday October 5 after the seat was vacated by former SNP MP Margaret Ferrier following a successful recall petition after her conviction for breaching Covid restrictions in 2020.